Extractions: Advanced Search AAFP Home Page State Advocacy State Health Policy Issues STATE HEALTH POLICY ISSUES Childhood Obesity and Nutrition Childhood Obesity and Nutrition Briefing Document Medical Liability October 2002 FPM Article: Understanding the Physician Liability Insurance Crisis January 2003 FPM Article: Providing Charity Care: A Primer on Liability Risk Professional Medical Liability - AAFP Policy Conference Call on Tort Reform (Audio and PowerPoint) Medicaid Reform HHS Medicaid Overview HHS State Medicaid Program Information National Association of State Medicaid Directors State Children's Health Insurance Program CMS Web Site on the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) National Conference on State Legislatures' SCHIP Resource Directory Insure Kids Now campaign American Academy of Pediatrics SCHIP Information ... National Governors Association - 2001 State Tobacco Settlement Best Practice Spending Scope of Practice Issues Mid-Level Provider Issues Printer-friendly version Email this page Overview of problem According to a study published in the January 21 issue of Obesity Research, providing medical treatment to obese Americans cost $75 billion in 2003. The study, State-Level Estimates of Annual Medical Expenditures Attributable to Obesity , was sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control to estimate the state-by-state costs of obesity, separate from costs incurred from those related to overweight, which cumatively amounts to $93 billion. Several state legislators have been confronted with concrete numbers of how much obesity has affected their states in terms of health care costs, from $87 million in Wyoming to $7.7 billion in California. These numbers may be used by lawmakers to justify obesity related legislation touching on snack taxes, physical education standards and vending machine restrictions.
PBS - Hedrick Smith | Juggling Work And Family The HHS administers programs on improving and maintaining the health of the public, Joining Generations administers the family Circles program, http://www.pbs.org/workfamily/states/resdelaware.htm
Services And Programs For Children The delaware Healthy Children Program is targeted to children under age 19 families to buy a variety of food that is the basis for better nutrition. http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/main/children.htm
Extractions: Enforcement information is provided by the Division of Long Term Residents Protection (DLTCRP). For more information, please visit the DLTCRP website . To make complaints about long term care facilities and resident abuse, mistreatment, neglect, or financial exploitation contact DLTCRP via their Complaint and Incident Reporting information. The Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families (DSCYF) addresses adoption foster care and many day care provider topics on the DSCYF website
ACF - Programs Campaign (health resources and Services Administration, HHS). health insurancefor children. National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs.html
Extractions: Are you looking for information on how to get assistance for yourself, your family, or a friend? If so, you may find our Contacts page helpful in finding assistance near you. Are you looking for general information about Federal programs serving children and families? On this page you will find links to information on the programs overseen by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF). ACF oversees about 60 programs that provide funds to state, local, and tribal organizations, both public and private. ACF also has several partnership projects, Federal Committees, and clearinghouses that provide the public with a variety of resources. This page links to programs, regional offices , clearinghouses, committees, and special projects.
Penn State Agriculture Magazine Families without children can learn about nutrition through the Pennsylvania The nutrition Information Resource Center is just such a response to local http://aginfo.psu.edu/psa/f2004/health.html
GovBenefits.gov - Benefits Report This link displays the GovBenefits.gov Locate Other resources page DelawareSpecial Supplemental nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children http://www.govbenefits.gov/govbenefits/benefits/report.jhtml?dispatch=state&bid=
Extractions: Delaware First is the career development system for early childhood professionals. The mission is to enhance the overall quality of early care and education programs through professional development. Delaware First supports the regulatory function of the Office of Child Care Licensing through the development of a well qualified, diverse workforce. To develop and implement a system of individual licensure for early childhood professionals based on levels of training and education. To promote and coordinate a continuum of high quality training opportunities that meet the needs of early childhood professionals. To maintain and enhance the Personnel Registry system to document the training and experience of early childhood professionals. To coordinate and maintain a system of information, resources and technical assistance for early childhood professionals. To facilitate communication, participation and collaboration among key stakeholders concerned with early childhood professional development. Conduct ongoing assessment and evaluation of Delaware First system.
Extractions: Rationale Case management and coordination of family services are vital in providing comprehensive services to pregnant and parenting teens and their children. The benefits of school-based case management include the provision of a single point of contact for the student in the coordination of services (child day care, preventive health care, prenatal care, attendance monitoring, etc.). The case manager should be a liaison between home and school and help students develop skills to access community services, as well as build confidence and capacity to be self-sufficient. Case management services may be provided by school personnel or through a community program. An effective case management approach coordinates the various social service agencies serving teen parents and their families, helping to reduce duplication of services and increasing the likelihood of adherence to individual service plans.
Healthy Habits The health of Americans is being compromised as poor nutrition and a lack of Limitedresource families in Oregon State s nutrition program learn http://www.csrees.usda.gov/newsroom/impacts/03index/healthyhabits.htm
Extractions: The health of Americans is being compromised as poor nutrition and a lack of exercise increase diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and heart disease. The Centers for Disease Control found that 65 percent of Americans are overweight or obese, with 14 percent of children ages 12 to 19 overweight or obese. Health officials say the problem continues to worsen. The USDA and Land-Grant universities are partnering to promote healthy lifestyle changes to reduce obesity, address health disparities and develop research-based solutions. Payoff The fight against fat. Arizona's Healthy Weight for Life Program helped 150 women lose an average of 40 pounds by eating well, exercising and developing healthy interpersonal relationships. "I lost 44 pounds, and now I am able to wear clothes I haven't worn in years," a participant said. More than 70 percent of the 150 women have maintained their weight or continued to lose pounds. Louisiana State's Portions Healthy Weight Program encouraged participants to start an exercise regimen. Participants lost an average of 4 to 8 pounds in nine weeks. Of the 700 participants, 90 percent reported reducing their cholesterol, blood pressure or blood sugar levels.
FAQ The Chartbook supports the importance of nutrition and health promotion Information from the National Policy and Resource Center on nutrition and Aging http://www.fiu.edu/~nutreldr/OANP_Toolkit/Nutr_Health_Promo_6_12_03.htm
Genetic Counseling (Today Show video) Todays health Testing for inherited diseases resources orfamilies and individuals with genetic conditions http://www.kumc.edu/gec/prof/gc.html
NCCP | 2003 Federal Reauthorizations - Summaries Purpose Child nutrition Programs Reauthorizations include a variety of federal Purpose Communitybased family Resource and Support Grants is a http://nccp.org/takeaction_timing_legislative_updates_all.html
Extractions: 50-State Policies 50-State Demographics Family Resource Simulator Income Converter STATE PROFILES National Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming POLICY PROFILES Child/Dep Cred, Fed Child/Dep Cred, State CCDF Subsidies Child Support Enforce EITC, Federal EITC, State Family Leave Food Stamps Head Start Marriage Policies Minimum Wage Public Health-Children Public Health-Parents Section 8 Housing TANF Cash Assistance Unemployment Insur Home 2003 Federal Reauthorizations 2003 Federal Reauthorizations Summaries Assets for Independence Assets for Independence Purpose: Assests for Independence Act is a discretionary grant program to help state and local agencies develop and operate Individual Development Accounts (IDAs) to encourage low-income families to save for long-term goals such as a house or college education for their children.
Extractions: Senior Nutrition Program and Dining Sites Congregate dining sites for county residents age 60+ provide nutritious meals that meet one-third of Recommended Daily Allowances (RDA) for older adults. Along with the meal in a friendly social setting are various informational/educational programs: counseling, health screening, housing, financial and legal matters. Senior dining is sponsored by the Onondaga County Office for the Aging and New York State Office for the Aging. Five local agencies prepare the meals for the program. The suggested meal contribution of $2.25 is returned to the Senior Nutrition Program. Please call for reservations. Catholic Charities/Keener Seniors Program 423-1804 top Robert Cecile Community Center
Cooperative Extension: The Arbor Nutrition Guide University of delaware Moderate set of nutrition, food safety and preparationresources in plain text format. University of Florida Cooperative Extension http://www.arborcom.com/test/frame/exten.htm
Extractions: Patient/lay information Note: for non-American visitors, it may be helpful to know that the concept of Extension in the USA applies to educational and other outreach activities in a range of areas involving food, food safety, agriculture and other home and family activities. These have historically been carried on in colleges and universities which benefitted from a 1890 Land-Grant program, and the departments are known as Extension or Cooperative Extension universities and departments. Pick of the crop Kansas State Extension Quite a bit of Extension material, including links to other Extension resources.
Community And Rural Development Institute The Healthy Families project enhanced nutrition education opportunities for The Healthy Families project integrated foodrelated resource management and http://www.cardi.cornell.edu/health_and_safety/nutrition/000256.php
Extractions: The Healthy Families project enhanced nutrition education opportunities for neediest (130% of poverty) women and parents of infants and children who also participated in the WIC program. The project was an interagency collaboration between Cornell Cooperative Extension and the New York State (NYS) Department of Health (DOH) Supplemental Feeding Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). It was implemented in targeted communities in Delaware, Herkimer and Oneida Counties from June 1993 through September 1996. Healthy Families project results show that participants improved management of their food resources, adopted recommended nutrition practices, learned how to introduce new foods to their children, enhanced their parent-child relationships, improved home safety, and increased self-esteem and pride in caring for their families. Some participants became volunteers; they assisted with recruitment and shared information with others. Enid Arthur, Division of Nutrition and Health, NYS Department of Health, Albany, NY; Susan Cochron, Oneida County WIC Program, Utica, NY; Elvira Conde, Extension Associate, Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University; Melanie Cook, Herkimer County WIC Program; Mary Warr Cowan, Associate Director, New York State Department of Health, Division of Nutrition, Albany, NY; Donna Farlow, Director, New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Supplementary Food Programs, Division of Nutrition, Albany, NY; Chris Jones, Delaware County WIC Program, Delhi, NY; Barbara Kruger, New York State Department of Health, Program Operations and Development, Albany, NY; Michelle Locke, New York State Department of Health, New York State Department of Health, Albany, NY; Wilma Waithe, New York State Department of Health, Division of Nutrition, Albany, NY.
Nature And Needs Adolescent Attitudes This site offers parents a resource to raising selfconfidentgirls Adolescents and Families ~ health Issues ~ Developmental Issues http://www.nelms.org/natureandneeds.htm
Extractions: The Nature and Needs of Early Adolescents This page was created through the collaboration of participants in the Nature and Needs Strand of the 2001 VAMLE Middle Grades Institute, which was held June 24-29, 2001 at Johnson State College. Peer Relations Health Issues Developmental Issues Adolescents and Families A Parents Guide To Surviving Adolescence A wonderful web page that links to a variety of areas such as: positive parenting, first aid, nutrition and health issues. There are also many links that address questions such as Whatis puberty? or What about kids, parents and conflict? What Can You Do to Improve Your Childs Education? An article that gives parents several suggestions on a variety of ways to help support their childs education. Lookingat such topics as: television viewing, reading together, establishing daily routines, and keeping in touch with the school. A one-page summary of ideas for parents to connect with your teen and help them through this difficult time of life. Parent Involvement at the Middle School Level A short article that defines middle school and the middleschooler. It continues to go on to describe the benefits of parent involvement in the middle schoolers education. Short article reveals why its important to become involved in your childs school during the middle years. Also explainswhat you can do within the school. Good for all, details information for involvement of parents of a second language.
Center For Schools And Communities -- PPT Father Services A Resource Guide of Best Practices for Pregnant and Parenting Teen Programs parenting, nutritional and health information pertinent to teen fathers. http://www.center-school.org/education/ppt/pptfather.htm
Extractions: Rationale The number of households where the father is absent is steadily increasing across the nation. Each year, 30 percent of all babies in the U.S. are born into families where the father is absent, and approximately 40 percent of American children live in homes in which their fathers do not live. Emotional, physical and financial support of both parents is needed more than ever to raise a strong, healthy family and prevent an increase in social problems. Adolescent pregnant and parenting programs have primarily focused on serving teen mothers because they are seen as being the primary caregivers and nurturers of children. The fathers may be active in the lives of their children; however, they may live outside of the maternal households. Two-thirds of the babies born to teenage mothers are fathered by adult men. In cases where there is evidence of teenage or adult fathers being involved in parenting programs, their children displayed: positive sex-role development;
